Lead Data Scientist

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GEICO
– a proven online and mobile industry leader seeks a highly motivated, experienced Lead Data Scientist
to join our growing Decision Sciences/Business Transformation team. Be a part of transformation that's driving forward a truly data-driven company. Apply a logical, systematic approach to solving business problems using mathematical and statistical techniques, quantitative analytical approaches and innovative approaches to implement recommendations to drive change.
With more than 2,000 people working in IT at GEICO, not only are we a top employer for tech pros, we’re also at the cutting edge of our industry. We’re utilizing emerging technologies to drive results, enhance our customers’ online experiences, and impact bottom line results.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
As the Lead Data Scientist, you will work with a talented and diverse team of Data Scientist, and have opportunities to:
Lead Data Scientists in delivering quality and innovative data products with measurable business value.
Leverage expert business/analytical knowledge to lead discussions with cross-functional teams to understand highly complex business objectives and influence solution strategies. Organize and oversee the development of requirements and resources necessary to meet objectives.
Succinctly convey findings and influences senior executives, garner support for recommendations, drives business decisions, and influences business strategy.
Coach, mentor and guide Data Scientists in their career development and building professional capabilities.
Help management with strategic efforts, portfolio management, and value delivery.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, consolidate and validate business assumptions prior to initiating and undertaking analytical projects.
Identify, gathers relevant data sources required to address identified problems.
Integrates/transforms disparate data sources and determines the appropriate techniques to apply.
Document assumptions, methodology, validation and testing to facilitate peer reviews.
Apply innovative, scientific/quantitative analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make 'insight to action' recommendations to answer the business objective and drive the appropriate change.
Communicate and effectively present findings, results and recommendations to the upper management.
Candidate Qualifications:
BA/BS Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Operational Research or a related discipline is required
6 years of experience in a decision support analytic function is required
4 years of quantitative analysis experience is required
Extensive experience applying statistical/mathematical decision-making and/or testing methodologies
Advanced skills or experience using analytics modeling tools
Demonstrated experience in influencing business decisions
3 years leading projects or a team of technical analysts
Successful completion of an analyst assessment may be required
Preferred Candidate Qualifications
Master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Operational Research or a related discipline
8 years’ experience in a decision support analytic function
6 years quantitative analysis experience
Extensive experience with statistical process control, experiment design, AB testing, data mining, association and correlation
Demonstrated experience in leading Agile teams
Experience working with large Big Data datasets
Experience on a Hadoop Platform
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About Geico
For more than 75 years, GEICO has stood out from the rest of the insurance industry! We are one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers thanks to our low rates, outstanding service and clever marketing. We're an industry leader employing thousands of dedicated and hard-working associates. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer associates training and career advancement in a financially stable and rewarding workplace.
Our associates' quality of life is important to us. Full-time GEICO associates are offered a comprehensive Total Rewards Program*, including:
401(k) and profit-sharing plans
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Paid vacation, holidays and leave programs
Tuition reimbursement
Associate assistance program
Flexible spending accounts
Business casual dress
Fitness and dining facilities (at most locations)
Associate clubs and sports teams
Volunteer opportunities
GEICO Federal Credit Union
* Benefit offerings for positions other than full-time may vary.
GEICO is an equal opportunity employer. GEICO conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers.

Company info

GEICO.
Website : http://www.geico.com/

Company Profile
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